There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Fly to Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MSP - MOT
4h 21m$71–396Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
11h 20m$162–352Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 931
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus Jefferson Lines 002
12h 10m$137–192Drive 499.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minotcar 499.2 mi
8h 32m$92–132Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
- Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minotcar
5h 34m$101–460
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $70 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot. However, there are services departing from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E and arriving at Minot via Minneapolis and Bismarck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Minot station. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Minot Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Minot is 459 miles. The road distance is 502.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot without a car is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 11h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Minot, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 9h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Bismarck to Minot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Minot Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Minot.
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